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culture group number

cult_grp_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The insurance group identifier for a microorganism growth test. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the culture across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for culture management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

cult_grp_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  cult_grp_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- culture group number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  cult_grp_nbr as culture_group_number
FROM claims;

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